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The United States is still in charge of the figure skating team competition at the 2026 Winter Olympics after five events.
The Olympic figure skating team event got underway Friday morning with the rhythm dance, pairs short program and women's short program. Ten national teams compete for a place in the final and the chance to stand on the Olympic podium.
Alysa Liu's short program, Madison Chock and Evan Bates' rhythm dance, Danny O'Shea and Ellie Kam's short program put the U.S. in first place.
Team USA made an immediate impact on the first full day of competition at the 2026 Winter Olympics, headlined by another one-sided performance from the women's hockey team and a five-point lead in figure skating's team event that sets up a pivotal Sunday.